1961 Lancia Flaminia vs. 1961 Mazda R 360
To start off, both 1961 Lancia Flaminia and 1961 Mazda R 360 were released in the same year (1961). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,458 cc (6 cylinders), 1961 Lancia Flaminia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1961 Lancia Flaminia (100 HP) has 84 more horse power than 1961 Mazda R 360. (16 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1961 Lancia Flaminia should accelerate faster than 1961 Mazda R 360. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1961 Lancia Flaminia weights approximately 893 kg more than 1961 Mazda R 360. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1961 Lancia Flaminia (187 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 165 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Mazda R 360. (22 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1961 Lancia Flaminia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Mazda R 360.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 Lancia Flaminia | 1961 Mazda R 360 | |
| Make | Lancia | Mazda |
| Model | Flaminia | R 360 |
| Year Released | 1961 | 1961 |
| Engine Size | 2458 cc | 356 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 16 HP |
| Torque | 187 Nm | 22 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 60 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 81.5 mm | 63 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1273 kg | 380 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4510 mm | 2990 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1300 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 1770 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 42 L | 55 L |
